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H.E. Bin Touq:“A significant step in facilitating and expediting trademark registration procedures in the country, which
saw a 129 per cent growth in H1 2025.”

Abu Dhabi, October 2025 – The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters to
announce the Cabinet's decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry. The briefing was
attended by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; and H.E. Dr.
Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property (IP) Sector at the Ministry.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the UAE, under the guidance of its
wise leadership, has made significant strides in developing a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework for
intellectual property. H.E. noted that trademarks have received special attention as a key pillar of this ecosystem,
supported by the establishment of a competitive legislative infrastructure that enables them to grow and flourish. This
is particularly evident in the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 concerning Trademarks and its
executive regulations, which marked a major step forward in establishing an advanced and secure business
environment that supports and develops trademarks in the country in line with international best practices.

H.E. Bin Touq added:“The Cabinet's decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry represents
an important step in enhancing the UAE's attractiveness to international investors, attracting global companies, and
supporting SME owners and People of Determination. It aims to help them grow, improve the quality of services
offered to customers, and expedite procedures, thereby facilitating the registration and follow-up of trademarks. This
decision is also part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to develop and strengthen the intellectual property sector in line
with highest global standards.”

Substantial growth in trademark registrations:

H.E. pointed out that the Ministry of Economy and Tourism registered 19,957 national and international trademarks
during the first half of this year, representing a 129 per cent growth compared to 8,711 trademarks registered in the
first half of 2024, reflecting the notable growth in trademark registrations within UAE markets.

National initiatives to boost competitiveness of trademarks:

H.E. Al Saleh said:“The Ministry has consistently launched numerous national initiatives for intellectual property and
trademarks, in close cooperation with government and private entities at both the local and international levels. This
reflects its vision of the vital role of this sector in enhancing the growth and competitiveness of the national economy
and accelerating the transition to a knowledge- and innovation-based economic model.”

The Undersecretary added:“Among the most prominent of these initiatives is the establishment of the Geographical
Indications (GI) system for national products, the first federal initiative of its kind designed to protect local products
with unique features and characteristics originating from specific geographical regions in the UAE. The UAE also
became a party to the Madrid Protocol in 2021, enabling SME owners to register their trademarks locally and expand
internationally. Additionally, the Ministry launched the 'One Day TM Initiative,' which accelerates trademark
registration processes and facilitates the digital transformation of services. Other notable initiatives include the
launch of the 'Beyond 71' forum to empower local trademarks through innovation, and the adoption of AI
technologies in the Ministry's intellectual property services, including trademarks.”

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Muaini affirmed that the decision to amend the fees for trademark services represents a
pivotal step in enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of these services, enabling faster processing and boosting the
competitiveness of the business environment in the country. It also contributes to improving government performance
in delivering world-class services, in line with the pillars of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which aims for the UAE to
become the most pioneering and outstanding destination by the next decade.

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